Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni has played down the prospect of taking the Italy job.
Zaccheroni was asked about reports he could replace Cesare Prandelli as Italy coach after the World Cup.
"I don't know if I'll return to Italy, as right now I am the Japan manager and concentrated on the tournament. I haven't had any contact with the Italian Federation and it's not true that I already told the Japanese directors I'll quit after the World Cup.
"I will make every decision in due time, as I always have done. It might seem as if six months isn't a long time, but many things can change in six months."
